E-Commodities Holdings reports significant H1 2025 revenue and profit decline

E-Commodities Holdings Limited reported a consolidated revenue of HK$12,672 million for the first half of 2025, a 36.17% decrease from HK$19,854 million in H1 2024. This decline was primarily attributed to a 42.65% year-on-year drop in coal trading revenue. Net profit for the period fell significantly by 82.63% to HK$136 million, down from HK$783 million in H1 2024. Basic and diluted earnings per share were HK$0.051.

The company's total assets decreased to HK$14,472 million as of June 30, 2025, from HK$17,435 million at the end of 2024, while total equity slightly increased to HK$9,178 million from HK$9,101 million. Cash and cash equivalents rose to HK$2,435 million, compared to HK$1,996 million at the end of 2024. Inventories decreased by 72.95% to HK$549.7 million from HK$2,033 million as of December 31, 2024, reflecting accelerated inventory turnover to enhance capital efficiency.

The Group's supply chain trading business generated HK$10,870 million, representing 85.78% of total revenue. Revenue from integrated supply chain services was HK$1,802 million, a 14.19% decrease from H1 2024. Despite market challenges, the Group maintained a stable market share and diversified into emergent commodities.